2629, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2629, NSW

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Far more than the national average of 31%, 58% of homes in postcode 2629 are owned outright. This makes the area exceptionally affordable compared to the rest of the state, with typical housing costs sitting well below New South Wales figures.

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📍 2629, NSW, Postcode

Where 2629, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$285 ▲ +185.0%
  • $0–$21: 2 areas
  • $21–$43: 7 areas
  • $43–$64: 16 areas
  • $64–$86: 26 areas
  • $86–$107: 46 areas
  • $107–$129: 61 areas
  • $129–$150: 47 areas
  • $150–$171: 171 areas
  • $171–$193: 114 areas
  • $193–$214: 200 areas
  • $214–$236: 158 areas
  • $236–$257: 184 areas
  • $257–$279: 120 areas
  • $279–$300: 112 areas
  • $300–$321: 226 areas
  • $321–$343: 117 areas
  • $343–$364: 171 areas
  • $364–$386: 161 areas
  • $386–$407: 165 areas
  • $407–$429: 127 areas
  • $429–$450: 58 areas
  • $450–$471: 102 areas
  • $471–$493: 45 areas
  • $493–$514: 38 areas
  • $514–$536: 20 areas
  • $536–$557: 26 areas
  • $557–$579: 13 areas
  • $579–$600: 74 areas

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2629, NSW — lower than 53% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2629, NSW$285
Snowy Monaro Regional $300
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly mortgage payment of $1,083 is far below the state figure of $2,167. Similarly, weekly rent is well below the national average at $285, though this has risen $185 since 2011.

$285 ▲ +185.0%

Lower than 53% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $100
  • 2016: $140
  • 2021: $285

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,083 ▲ +9.4%

Lower than 77% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $990
  • 2016: $1,042
  • 2021: $1,083

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2629, NSW, $200–$349 is the majority at 52%; Under $200 is next at 33%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2629, NSW, Under $1,000 is the majority at 51%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 40%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Owning a home outright is very common here, with 58% of residents doing so, which is far above the Australian average. Only 16.4% of households rent, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 32.6%.

16.4% ▲ +13.6%

Lower than 66% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 14.5%
  • 2016: 16.0%
  • 2021: 16.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

58.0% ▲ +0.9%

Higher than 94% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 57.4%
  • 2016: 63.2%
  • 2021: 58.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2629, NSW, Owned outright is the majority at 60%; Rented is next at 17%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 94.1% of all homes, which is far above the national figure of 72.3%. While 72.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms, the area has some of the lowest occupancy rates, with only 0.60 people per bedroom.

0.60 ▼ -40.0%

Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.60
  • 2021: 0.60

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

94.1% ▲ +20.1%

Higher than 59% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 78.3%
  • 2016: 91.0%
  • 2021: 94.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

72.1% ▲ +2.0%

Lower than 72% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 70.8%
  • 2016: 72.2%
  • 2021: 72.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2629, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 97%; Other dwelling is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2629, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 4 bedrooms (22%) and 2 bedrooms (22%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 2629, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2629/2629-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings